Sunday at the Masters I reported yesterday that the final round would be a dogfight among seven players—and it was, plus two I didn’t see coming, as Henley and Hatton…
James Beatty
James Beatty
Jim is President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, organizer of the African American Golf Expo & Forum, and he serves as the Executive Editor of the African American Golfer's Digest. He is also Chair of the We Are Golf Recreational Play Subcommittee on the World Golf Foundation Diversity Task Force. As President of NCS International, an economic development and site selection firm, Jim has been recognized as one of the top 20 Economic Development Professionals in the United States. He has also been honored as a "Golf Pioneer" by the Global Golf Institute and has served on the boards of the Nike Tour and Hogan's Junior Golf Heroes now the First Tee of Omaha. He is a former Board Member of the National YMCA.
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Its Moving Day at the Masters On The Course at the Start This is the day when the players are doing their best to move up the leaderboard and to…
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It’s Friday, and I have so many thoughts running through my mind, so today will be a series of brief descriptions of my observations on and off the course. Many…
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The 90th Masters begun today but not without a bit more of Masters ceremony and tradition – the honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player were the 2026…
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We are now just 1 day away from the start of the 90th Masters, a tradition that began in 1934. The tournament was not played from 1943 to 1945, due to…
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I know Augusta is for the players, as getting here is not easy, and winning here is a life-changing event. I have been drawn to the patrons, as their visit…
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Monday, Monday, can’t trust that day! Is the line from the Mamas and the Papas singing group an American-Canadian folk rock vocal group that recorded and performed in the 60’s…
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MASTERS DAILY REPORT – Happy Easter from the Drive, Chip and Putt finals in Augusta
by James Beattyby James BeattyWell, today is a special day in the lives of 80 young people from 34 U.S. states and one Canadian province who have earned the right to play in the…
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Hello Golf Patrons, that is what fans are called at the Augusta National Golf Club. I arrived on Augusta National premises Saturday morning at 9:14 to start 9 days of…
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Honored to Support the 6th Annual African American Golf Expo & Forum
by James Beattyby James BeattyI am so touched when I receive letter like this: Jim, Thank you for being part of the 6th Annual African American Golf Expo & Forum, held in conjunction with…
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What a Week! EXPO 2026 Breaks Records and Builds Momentum Dear EXPO 2026 Sponsors, Attendees, Supporters and Readers, Thank you for the most successful African American Golf EXPO & Forum…
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The American Golf Industry Coalition, Make Golf Your Career And Benedict College Connect in Pinehurst, NC
by James Beattyby James BeattyThanks to the support of the American Golf Industry Coalition and under the experienced and caring leadership and guidance of Craig Kirby, founder of the Washington, DC-based Golf. My Future.…
